Look back and laugh...

Ms5586 · June 2012

What can you look back at, after these 9 months, and laugh at? What were you OCD about, what can you not believe you didn't know about having a baby, what did you do that was just plain crazy?

Ms5586 · June 2012

I logged every single bit of pumping for the first 3 months. The time I pumped, how long I pumped, the amount I got from each side, in a notebook. I also washed my parts after every single session, instead of realizing that I could do it every 2-3 sessions.

Marion&Kit · June 2012

Friggin carseats. I researched and researched and debated and thought it through and weighed options and was generally crazy. I had an excel spreadsheet with like 10 different types of carseats, comparing and contrasting all the different features.

...then my aunt surprised me with a Graco Snugride, which I love, and A is still using. It was not one of the carseats on my list. Looking back, it's funny how crazy I was about it.

hypotheticalme · June 2012

Ms5586:
I logged every single bit of pumping for the first 3 months. The time I pumped, how long I pumped, the amount I got from each side, in a notebook. I also washed my parts after every single session, instead of realizing that I could do it every 2-3 sessions.

...Can this be a look back to an hour ago and laugh? (Chrome doesn't let me insert smilies otherwise I'd do the shame one)

I am completely addicted to the BabyESP app. There is no need, but I can't stop tracking nursing sessions and sleep. I at least have mostly given up on diapers, but only in the last week. I like being able to tell people that we've had 2432 total nursing sessions for a total time of 12 days, 16 hours, and 23 minutes. And until this week, 1428 diapers.

Ms5586 · June 2012

hypotheticalme:

Ms5586:
I logged every single bit of pumping for the first 3 months. The time I pumped, how long I pumped, the amount I got from each side, in a notebook. I also washed my parts after every single session, instead of realizing that I could do it every 2-3 sessions.

...Can this be a look back to an hour ago and laugh? (Chrome doesn't let me insert smilies otherwise I'd do the shame one)

I am completely addicted to the BabyESP app. There is no need, but I can't stop tracking nursing sessions and sleep. I at least have mostly given up on diapers, but only in the last week. I like being able to tell people that we've had 2432 total nursing sessions for a total time of 12 days, 16 hours, and 23 minutes. And until this week, 1428 diapers.

Now that's just awesome (except the diapers, don't do the math on how much those cost lol).

hypotheticalme · June 2012

Ms5586:
hypotheticalme:

Ms5586:
I logged every single bit of pumping for the first 3 months. The time I pumped, how long I pumped, the amount I got from each side, in a notebook. I also washed my parts after every single session, instead of realizing that I could do it every 2-3 sessions.

...Can this be a look back to an hour ago and laugh? (Chrome doesn't let me insert smilies otherwise I'd do the shame one)

I am completely addicted to the BabyESP app. There is no need, but I can't stop tracking nursing sessions and sleep. I at least have mostly given up on diapers, but only in the last week. I like being able to tell people that we've had 2432 total nursing sessions for a total time of 12 days, 16 hours, and 23 minutes. And until this week, 1428 diapers.

Now that's just awesome (except the diapers, don't do the math on how much those cost lol).

But I like to do the diaper math now, because we use cloth so I can finally justify the money I spent on them!

Ms5586 · June 2012

hypotheticalme:
Ms5586:
hypotheticalme:

Ms5586:
I logged every single bit of pumping for the first 3 months. The time I pumped, how long I pumped, the amount I got from each side, in a notebook. I also washed my parts after every single session, instead of realizing that I could do it every 2-3 sessions.

...Can this be a look back to an hour ago and laugh? (Chrome doesn't let me insert smilies otherwise I'd do the shame one)

I am completely addicted to the BabyESP app. There is no need, but I can't stop tracking nursing sessions and sleep. I at least have mostly given up on diapers, but only in the last week. I like being able to tell people that we've had 2432 total nursing sessions for a total time of 12 days, 16 hours, and 23 minutes. And until this week, 1428 diapers.

Now that's just awesome (except the diapers, don't do the math on how much those cost lol).

But I like to do the diaper math now, because we use cloth so I can finally justify the money I spent on them!

Good point. Just don't tell me how much those would be in disposables, I like to remain blissfully unaware lol.

sueellenmischke2011 · June 2012

I stupidly assumed that he would come late because he was my first. I thought it was basically a given. I scheduled a complicated hearing at work on my due date!

Then, I had to be induced 2 weeks early because of low fluids. My doctor wasn't even there that day, so some other doctor had to tell me to go home and pack my bags, and I cried like a baby. I felt soooo dumb crying like that and I was afraid she thought I didn't want to have a baby at all. It totally blindsided me.

mnewlee · June 2012

G hated tummy time. I was so worried she would be developmentally delayed yada yada. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out ways to get her to like it.

Also, I was convinced she'd be late. I have no idea why, just got the idea in my head. I went into labor a week early and had nothing packed or prepared. I laugh now thinking about me trying to pack a bag in between contractions. .. Yeah I forgot to bring a carseat to the hospital with us. (Thankfully they provided them for all new parents)

alli&dan · June 2012

I thought I'd literally be pregnant forever. I had an OB appointment the day before my due date. When the OB checked me, I had made no progress. I was maybe a finger tip dilated. I went to work and was a sobbing mess because I didn't think I could take being pregnant any longer. The early contractions started the next evening (my due date), and she was born about 36 hours later.

becasmeca · June 2012

I laugh that the first 2 months I thought something was wrong with Bowen because he slept sooo much??? Hello new mommy! He is an itty- bitty baby!

I was and still am OCD with nursing sessions. I put a down comforter over my big leather chair, get a giant ice water, turn on a fan, get Bowen's blanket wrapped around him and of course, the dam tv remote to catch up on DVR! It is my little piece of heaven!

I cannot believe I did not know about the lack of pain management methods doctors do not offer AFTER you just had a baby! I think it is crazy!! My MD offered IBprofin- and Tylenol afte my vagina was just ripped open to my anus! It was weird to be to feel like my body just went through so many medical/ physical changes and the doctor sees me 6 weeks later!!!! I take Tylenol for a headache NOT child birth! Still gets me.

Hmmmm just plain crazy? Do not even make me talk about our two week photos with the bazillion dollars we have spent!!!!! Okay now I am twitching!

Ms5586 · June 2012

becasmeca:

I cannot believe I did not know about the lack of pain management methods doctors do not offer AFTER you just had a baby! I think it is crazy!! My MD offered IBprofin- and Tylenol afte my vagina was just ripped open to my anus! It was weird to be to feel like my body just went through so many medical/ physical changes and the doctor sees me 6 weeks later!!!! I take Tylenol for a headache NOT child birth! Still gets me.

AHAHAHA! That is awesome Smile

amymccoy1217 · June 2012

I was obsessed with sleep. I practically drove my dh crazy with napping. I was always afraid he would never learn to nap or nap in his crib. Everything comes in time, I'm a little OCD. My poor mom still writes down when he wakes, when he naps and how long and how much he eats. :-)

jen4ny · June 2012

I too was neurotic about nursing and how much milk he was getting. Was he getting enough, did he have enough wet/poopy diapers, etc. I am much better about it now!

aveeh · June 2012

I thought she was supposed to be exactly like all the books everyone gave me said. "The book said she is supposed to be napping 4 times a day, but she usually naps 5 times! What is wrong??!!"

missbrightside10 · June 2012

becasmeca:
I laugh that the first 2 months I thought something was wrong with Bowen because he slept sooo much??? Hello new mommy! He is an itty- bitty baby!
I was and still am OCD with nursing sessions. I put a down comforter over my big leather chair, get a giant ice water, turn on a fan, get Bowen's blanket wrapped around him and of course, the dam tv remote to catch up on DVR! It is my little piece of heaven!
I cannot believe I did not know about the lack of pain management methods doctors do not offer AFTER you just had a baby! I think it is crazy!! My MD offered IBprofin- and Tylenol afte my vagina was just ripped open to my anus! It was weird to be to feel like my body just went through so many medical/ physical changes and the doctor sees me 6 weeks later!!!! I take Tylenol for a headache NOT child birth! Still gets me.
Hmmmm just plain crazy? Do not even make me talk about our two week photos with the bazillion dollars we have spent!!!!! Okay now I am twitching!

I was worried Max slept too much as well. Oh how I miss those days! I was getting everything done around the house and more.

I realized I have a huge pain tolerance. I was given the option for pain meds after delivery and I declined. I only took ibuprofen. I hate the way pain meds make me feel.

I also assumed I would be late. Imagine my surprise when Max made his debut 3 weeks early!

ETA: I hope I don't sound smug about the pain meds. I just wanted to see how well I could manage pain without the hard stuff.

bluejetta · June 2012

amymccoy1217:
I was obsessed with sleep. I practically drove my dh crazy with napping. I was always afraid he would never learn to nap or nap in his crib. Everything comes in time, I'm a little OCD. My poor mom still writes down when he wakes, when he naps and how long and how much he eats. :-)

This - I spent a lot of time worried about sleep. Not quite ready to laugh about it yet because I still tend toward the OCD on it. I tried to give up my sleep log but then I started again as we were making the transition to 2 naps. I should give it up since it hasn't really helped me figure anything out and it might help me relax a tiny bit.

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